Let’s take a look at all the red nail polishes without flash in the above picture.

Chanel 487 Rouge Fatal and Dior 853 Masai Red leans a little brown and Chanel 475 Dragon is “heavier” than other reds like Essie Silken Cord and Estée Lauder 21 Pure Red. I would describe Essie Silken Cord as a relatively young and bright red with Estée Lauder 21 Pure Red just a little older.

From swatches on the transparent nail chart, you can also tell the opacity of each nail colour.

With flash in the above picture and two close-ups below, you may be able to tell that Chanel 08 Pirate has a hint a magenta and China Glaze China Rouge is pretty comparable to it swatched side-by-side.

Let’s give these gorgeous reds a matte makeover.

I love red nail polishes as they can never go wrong. I like how red nails brighten up my complexion and spice up my outfits.

What are your thoughts about these shades? And what do you think about transparent nail charts? I used to purchase those white ones which seem more sturdy, the transparent ones are more fragile. But I think the transparent ones show the opacity and texture of the nail polishes better. I actually don’t mind either so long I get a brief idea of the colour.

Thank you for reading.

All swatches swatched with 2 coats of nail polishes on a transparent plastic nail chart without topcoat unless otherwise stated.